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Malachi Moreno Tests NBA Draft, Keeps Kentucky Option

Published April 6, 2026 · Updated April 7, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Malachi Moreno announced he will test NBA Draft waters while keeping the option to return to Kentucky Basketball if he withdraws.

Malachi Moreno, a 24‑year‑old forward for Kentucky, will enter the NBA Draft but can return to the Wildcats if he chooses to withdraw. The 7‑footer confirmed the move on Instagram, stating, “If I’m back in college next season, it’ll be right here with Big Blue Nation.”

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